Master of Veterinary Studies (MC-VETSTDR) // Course structure
About this course
Contact
Prospective students:
http://fvas.unimelb.edu.au/about/contact
Currently enrolled students:
Coordinator
Professor Ted Whittem
Course structure
Students will enrol in this course on a part-time basis for a total of 50 points each year and must pass all subjects each year in order to progress in the course.
The Master of Veterinary Studies comprises 12 subjects:
- Advanced Clinical Skills 1 Part A and Part B
- Advanced Clinical Skills 2 Part A and Part B
- Advanced Clinical Skills 3 Part A and Part B
and
- Principles of Medicine & Surgery 1 Part A and Part B
- Principles of Medicine & Surgery 2 Part A and Part B
- Principles of Medicine & Surgery 3 Part A and Part B
Students normally enrol into the Part A availability of Advanced Clinical Skills and Principles of Medicine & Surgery in the first semester, and the Part B availability of each subject in second semester, in all three years of the residency program. A final subject result will be recorded at the completion of Part B of each subject.
Most students enrolled in this course will be enrolled through the Residency Training Program.
Subject options
All students will enrol in the following subjects:
First Year
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| VETS90046 | Advanced Clinical Skills 1 Part A |
February (On Campus - Werribee)
July (On Campus - Werribee)
|
18.75 |
| VETS90052 | Principles of Medicine & Surgery 1 PtA |
February (On Campus - Werribee)
July (On Campus - Werribee)
|
6.25 |
| VETS90047 | Advanced Clinical Skills 1 Part B | July (On Campus - Werribee) |
18.75 |
| VETS90053 | Principles of Medicine & Surgery 1 PtB | July (On Campus - Werribee) |
6.25 |
Year One Prior to 2017
VETS70014 Advanced Clinical Skills 1 (Enrolled in two semesters for a total of 37.5 points), Not offered after 2016
VETS70017 Principles of Medicine & Surgery 1 (Enrolled in two semesters for a total of 12.50 points), Not offered after 2016
Second Year
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| VETS90048 | Advanced Clinical Skills 2 Part A |
February (On Campus - Werribee)
July (On Campus - Werribee)
|
18.75 |
| VETS90054 | Principles of Medicine & Surgery 2 PtA |
February (On Campus - Werribee)
July (On Campus - Werribee)
|
6.25 |
| VETS90049 | Advanced Clinical Skills 2 Part B | July (On Campus - Werribee) |
18.75 |
| VETS90055 | Principles of Medicine & Surgery 2 PtB | July (On Campus - Werribee) |
6.25 |
Please note: the July availabilities of "Part A" subjects above are only available to students who commenced MC-VETSTDR mid-year under exceptional circumstances. All other students must take the Part A subjects in the February availability.
Second Year Prior to 2017
VETS70015 Advanced Clinical Skills 2 (Enrolled in two semesters for a total of 37.5 points), Not offered after 2016
VETS70018 Principles of Medicine & Surgery 2 (Enrolled in two semesters for a total of 12.50 points), Not offered after 2016
Third Year
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| VETS90050 | Advanced Clinical Skills 3 Part A | February (On Campus - Werribee) |
18.75 |
| VETS90056 | Principles of Medicine & Surgery 3 PtA | February (On Campus - Werribee) |
6.25 |
| VETS90051 | Advanced Clinical Skills 3 Part B | July (On Campus - Werribee) |
18.75 |
| VETS90057 | Principles of Medicine & Surgery 3 PtB | July (On Campus - Werribee) |
6.25 |
Third Year Prior to 2017
VETS70016 Advanced Clinical Skills 3 (Enrolled in two semesters for a total of 37.5 points), Not offered after 2016
VETS70019 Principles of Medicine & Surgery 3 (Enrolled in two semesters for a total of 12.50 points), Not offered after 2016
Last updated: 18 December 2020